FORREST EDWIN SCHOOL

Forrest Edwin Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,213 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Forrest Edwin Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Edwin Forrest Elementary School**, located at 7300 Cottage St in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school is situated in a densely populated residential area and serves as a local hub for families in the 19136 zip code. The facility is named after Edwin Forrest, a prominent 19th-century American stage actor who was born in Philadelphia.

The school is characterized by its focus on providing foundational education to a diverse urban student body. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, it operates with a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Because it serves a large neighborhood population, the school often acts as a focal point for local community life, participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy, mathematics proficiency, and student well-being within the public education framework.

For more information, contact Forrest Edwin Sch at (215) 335-5652 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.